EA shut down the official multiplayer servers in 2021.
Essential for running the game in 1080p or 4K without a stretched UI. nfs-carbon-game-link
Originally, "game links" in Carbon referred to the and the EA Servers . EA shut down the official multiplayer servers in 2021
Digital archives like MyAbandonware often host the game files for historical preservation. nfs-carbon-game-link
If you do manage to get the game, you will likely need specific community links to make it playable today: